Some things have really changed, forever.

For example, Okamura Yasuji's fate has completely changed.

According to the consistent tradition of the Japanese army, the 13th Army suffered such a big loss this time, as the commander, Okamura Yasuji must be blamed. Even if he is not dismissed, he will inevitably be scolded.

However, what is surprising is that the base camp or Hirohito didn't even say a harsh word.

In the telegram to Okamura Nagaji, Hirohito even gave a special encouragement, asking Okamura Nagaji not to be discouraged because of a defeat, and to carefully summarize his experience and strive to win back in future battles.

After reading the telegram, Okamura Yanji looked out the window and fell into a long silence.

Usa Mitsuru didn't know the content of the telegram and asked nervously: "Commander, what is the conclusion of the base camp? And what did His Majesty the Emperor say?"

To be honest, Usa Mitsuki is worried that Okamura Yanji will be dismissed.

Because once Okamura Yasuji was apprehended, he, the chief of staff, would be the end.

The new commander will definitely not use him again, because he has failed many times in a row. Even himself, he may not appoint someone who has failed many times as his chief of staff.

Okamura Yasuji didn't say anything, but just handed over the telegram in his hand.

Usa Mitsuru finished watching it in a hurry, and his heart finally fell back into his stomach.

But soon, Usa Mitsuru felt extremely ashamed again, feeling ashamed of the Emperor's trust.

Usa Mirō said: "Commander, we really have the trust and trust of His Majesty the Emperor."

"Usa Mikun, I won't say these useless words." Okamura Yasuji waved his hand and said, "Let him go over the past. If you really feel guilty, then you'll be full of energy to remedy it in future battles."

Usa Mito nodded and said, "Your Excellency Commander, I really didn't expect that Zhong Yi has brought radar technical equipment from the UK silently. However, is this radar really so magical? Can we discover our fighter jets in advance?"

"This is just a speculation," Okamura Niji waved his hand and said, "What is the facts still need to be confirmed by the intelligence department."

"But Huyi thought it should be." Usa Mirō said, "Otherwise it would be difficult to explain how the Chinese Air Force grasped the exact route of the 3rd Flying Regiment's attack fleet in advance."

After a pause, Usa Mitsunobu said: "And, in the future battles, especially in the formulation of a plan to counter the Chinese aviation force, we must also take this factor into account."

"Yes." Okamura Yasuji said, "If the Chinese army really has radar, then the 3rd Flying Regiment will not be suitable to launch air strikes on Quzhou Airport before destroying the radar." Speaking of this, he said, "Let the Kawashima organs immediately send a spy team to infiltrate into Quzhou. First, determine whether there is a radar station. If you find that there is a radar station, try to destroy it!"

"Anyway, the task of clearing obstacles for the 3rd Flying Regiment will be handed over to their Kawashima organs. If they still cannot complete the task this time, then even the account of the traitor who was lurking in the 13th Army Command was settled together. Even if His Majesty the Emperor comes forward, he will not be able to save her."

"Hayi." Usa Mito paused and said, "But, the most urgent question now is what should the Guard Division do next? Should we continue to advance or withdraw, or hold on?"

Hearing this, Okamura Yanji's brows immediately frowned. This was indeed a big problem.

Before this, Okamura Yasuji had considered it repeatedly, but in the end he still didn't make a decision.

After a while, Okamura Yasuji asked back: "Usa Mikun, what are your opinions?"

Usa Mirō said: "The opinion of Huzhi is to stick to it, because it is too risky to continue to advance, and it is very likely to fall into the siege of the Chinese army. If it retreats, it is too a pity. Because once the Guards Division retreats, the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Highway will be reopened immediately. Various materials from Yinjiang will be continuously transferred to the mainland, and various raw materials from the mainland can also be continuously imported into Yinjiang. Our siege of Yinjiang will actually no longer exist."

Okamura Yasuji said: "But even if you stick to it, you still have the risk of being surrounded."

"It's indeed dangerous." Usa Mitsuno nodded, "but at least it's closer to the 22nd Division on the left and 15th Divisions on the right, the 22nd and 15th Divisions can also rush to provide assistance in time."

After pausing, Usa Mirō said again: "Besides, the Chinese army lacks heavy firepower to attack. Faced with the guard division that has built up fortifications, there are not many ways! Then, after the two armies stalemate for a month or two, when the Chinese army becomes exhausted due to continuous attacks, when the 3rd Flying Regiment replenishes the fighter jets and destroys the enemy radar, they can launch a large-scale counterattack on the Chinese army, and then they can defeat the enemy in one battle!"

Okamura Yanji really couldn't find a reason to object, so he nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll order the Guard Division to let them build a position to defend themselves with Yiwu as the support!"

"Hayi." Usami bowed his head solemnly.

...

In Yiwu, the Guards Division.

Looking at the telegram just sent by the headquarters, Iida Shojiro didn't speak for a long time.

Kinoshita Aoka looked at Iida Xiangjiro with some concern and whispered: "Chief of the Division?"

Iida Xiangjiro then sighed and said, "If I do what I mean, the Guard Division will definitely continue to advance and directly capture Jinhua and even Quzhou. Even if they cannot annihilate the 41st Chinese Army, they will be driven out of Zhejiang Province, because even if they lose the 1st Cavalry Brigade, the 4th Field Heavy Artillery Brigade and the 4th Field Artillery Corps, our Guard Division is still the first main division of the Guard Division and the Imperial Army!"

"Anyway, our Guard Division still has more than 40,000 heroic imperial soldiers!"

"However, since the commander has already given the order, then follow the execution."

"No matter what, the Commander is still good to our Guard Division."

Speaking of this, Yoshiro Iida shouted softly: "Order the division headquarters, field hospitals and all direct teams immediately rely on Yiwu County to build fortifications. The 1st Guards' Regiment seized Dongyang County as the right wing of the headquarters, and the 3rd Guards' Regiment seized Pujiang County as the left wing of the headquarters. From now on, the brigades' Regiment will only be allowed to defend on the spot."

"Hayi." Kinoshita Yuki paused and left to convey the order.
Chapter completed!